Lead Teacher, and Certified Lead Teacher for LSU Early Childhood Education Laboratory Preschool

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Job Posting Title:

Lead Teacher, and Certified Lead Teacher for LSU Early Childhood Education Laboratory Preschool

   

Position Type:

Professional / Unclassified

   

Department:

LSUAM HSE - ED - LSUPre - Preschool Programs (Kamille Watson (00081335))

   

Work Location:

1001 Early Childhood Education Laboratory Preschool

   

Pay Grade:

   

Job Description:

40% Teaching Responsibilities:
• Plans and implements the daily program under the direction of the Associate Director
• Conducts developmentally appropriate activities for preschool children in a safe environment
• Plans the physical room arrangement that is conducive to optimal growth and development of preschool children and preparing the learning environment
• Leads the participation in research activities

• Uses appropriate guidance strategies that contribute to a positive classroom environment
• Maintains a clean and orderly physical environment

35% Planning, Documentation, and Assessment Responsibilities: 
• Plan with intentionality that’s based upon students’ interests,  development needs and culture
• Prepares, outside of class time, educational materials required to implement the daily activity plan
• Maintains communication with parents of each child in order to better foster the growth and development of their children
• Conducts assessments on children’s growth and development

20% Professional Responsibilities: 
• Maintains confidentiality of children, parents, and fellow staff members
• Knows and complies with the policies and procedures of the program and university
• Accepts feedback from supervisors and uses it to improve job performance
• Appropriately shares information with other staff members, parents, visitors, and observers
• Exhibits professionalism through communication, interactions with others, and personal conduct while supporting the mission and vision of the program and university

• Works well with others on assigned tasks/projects
• Assists the Preschool Programs Associate Director in any appropriate way

5% Other Duties Assigned

• Works well with others on assigned tasks/projects*

• Assists the infant/toddler Associate Director in any appropriate way

Employees of the ECELP are required to:

• Complete 15 clock hours of professional development training per year, per licensing guidelines
• Maintain the Early Childhood Ancillary certificate in order to maintain employment; conduct classroom assessments using the Infant/Toddler or Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale each semester
• Maintain a current inventory of classroom materials
• Keep classrooms, pods, and closets organized
• Conduct monthly self-assessments of teaching using the Classroom Assessment Scoring System(CLASS)
• Maintain personnel files for licensing; participate in monthly meetings with Associate Director to review classroom assessments, CLASS scores and incident reports. 

Minimum Qualifications:

Certified Lead Teacher-Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field and teacher certification in Pre-K through Grade 3.

Lead Teacher-Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field and one year of experience in early childhood education.

Note: Student employment, internships, and graduate assistant work will be calculated as half credit towards the experience requirement (i.e. 2 month internship = 1 month of experience)

Preferred Qualifications:

Certified Lead Teacher-Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field and teacher certification in Pre-K through Grade 3.

Lead Teacher -Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field and 3 years of experience in early childhood education.

Note: Student employment, internships, and graduate assistant work will be calculated as half credit towards the experience requirement (i.e. 2 month internship = 1 month of experience)

Special or Physical Qualifications:

Must comply to Department of Education criminal background check and fingerprinting and a LSU background check.

Must perform pre-employment physical and drug screen.

Due to the nature and/or position responsibilities, this position shall be subject to alcohol/drug testing in accordance with University Policy Statement 67.

Must be able to sit/sit on the floor, stoop, kneel, crouch and stand for extended periods of time. Capable of lifting, holding children and/or items that weigh 20 to 40 lbs or more and possibly to different parts of the building on occasion. Must be capable of completing daily housekeeping tasks (sweeping, removing trash, washing materials and food preparation).

   

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

Wages as Earned - Non-Exempt
ECELP - Lead Teacher, and Certified Lead Teacher Preschool Programs
The Lead Teacher, maintains an early childhood teacher certification as well as a Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education. This is a classroom teaching position and is responsible for the care and education of a group of infant/toddler or preschool aged children. Willingness to get messy during children’s activity time along with willingness to help clean up children after activity time. Willingness to sing in front of children.

These positions are subject to drug & physical screens per PS-/FSP. This position and/or positions responsibilities require work directly with minors. Finger printing and National Sex Offender registry check required per FSP -. For more information, please contact: kcolomb@lsu.edu

   

Posting Date:

November 20, 2023

   

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

  

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Remote Work - Positions approved to work remotely outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

   

Essential Position (Y/N):

   

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and SAME Agency:

LSU believes diversity, equity, and inclusion enrich the educational experience of our students, faculty, and staff, and are necessary to prepare all people to thrive personally and professionally in a global society. We celebrate diversity and are committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion. We actively seek and encourage qualified applications from persons with diverse backgrounds, cultures and experiences. To learn more about how LSU is committed to diversity and inclusivity, please see LSU’s Diversity Statement and Roadmap. LSU is also designated as a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance related to this search, we encourage you to contact the Office of Human Resource Management (hr@lsu.edu).

   

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